Ricardo put down the coffee cup, enjoying the sweetness in his mouth, and stared at the fat man sitting opposite him.
The fat man looked serene, his nose twitching and smelling the aroma of coffee.
The coffee in this shop is roasted at a substandard level. Although the original beans are very good, but the flavor has lost more than half, it is really hard to enjoy the look of An Fat.
You know, Italian coffee culture is flourishing, and "espresso coffee" is famous all over the world. Most Italians are masters of coffee tasting, and Ricardo does not believe that An Fat will not understand coffee.
"Mr. Ancelotti ..." Ricardo began.
"My friends call me Carlo." Ancelotti said with a smile.
"Well, Carlo," said Ricardo helplessly, "you came to me across half of the earth, so you wouldn't just want a cup of coffee."
From entering the coffee shop to the present, Ancelotti has spoken no more than 10 words, and has no wise intention.
Although Ricardo already knew what he was doing.
"Of course it's not just coffee, Ricardo, would you like to go with me to win the Champions League and Serie A?" Ancelotti said with gaze.
In the 03-04 season just now, AC Milan was eliminated by La Coruna in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and failed to defend the title, but in the league they beat Inter Milan with Ronaldo and won the championship trophy.
After Kaka joined, AC Milan's "three No. 10" play has matured, with the best midfielder in Serie A and even the world, and the front line also has a legitimately strong nuclear warhead Shevchenko and a sword. Zaki, the defense is a luxury sky group.
AC Milan, which is full of superstars, is more attractive than giants such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Liverpool in this era.
"It's my pleasure to be called by AC Milan. But I think," Ricardo smiled, maintaining enough respect for the famous coach Ancelotti. "AC Milan doesn't need me now, there is no mine there. position."
"Philip (Inzaghi) has been unable to maintain a full season of the game, and I know you, Ricardo, you can adapt to multiple positions, as long as you run in with the team, you can adapt to Italian football," Ancelo Di insisted, "Don't hesitate, Ricardo, AC Milan can give you everything, money, honor, enough championships. And you, also the talent that AC Milan needs. You can enrich our play and give us The frontcourt is full of vitality, Andrei (Shevchenko) needs a partner like you, you can create opportunities for each other, and you have the ability to make a final decision. You will become the most feared combination in the world. "
"Thank you for your kindness, Carlo, and I need to think about it." Ricardo did not refuse flatly.
"Of course, the necessary considerations are indispensable," Ancelotti smiled. "After the Toyota Cup, I knew that you are the player I need. If you have you, I think we even have hope. Become a 'Triple Crown'. "
"Three crowns? Really great dream." Ricardo nodded with a smile, seemingly inspired by Ancelotti's wildest dream and the original passion about football.
Ancelotti hit the iron while hot: "We will give you a pay level that matches your worth, and you don't have to worry about your pay."
"I know, I'm thinking about this offer," laughed Ricardo. "It's really tempting."
Fara told Ricardo last time that the latest contract terms given by AC Milan are: 5-year contract, weekly salary of 45,000 euros, signature fee of 2 million euros, appearance fee of 3,500 euros and goal bonus of 4,000 euros.
This has exceeded the AC Milan team Cafu, Costa Kuta, Nestam, Gattuso, Pirlo, Kaka and other star contracts, almost AC Milan's second-grade salary.
Judging by Ricardo's age, this contract is absolutely shocking. It can be said that AC Milan is really sincere.
Relatively speaking, the contract awarded by Inter Milan is actually much worse now. It is also a five-year contract. The weekly salary is only 38,000 euros, and the signature fee is only 1.2 million euros. The appearance fee and goal bonus are also less.
However, Inter Milan has Ronaldo. And, relatively speaking, Inter Milan's main position is easier to fight for. Compete with Adriano in the rising period, Viervieri in the down state, super substitute Cruz, Chinese boy Recoba, and Martins in a forward position in the next decade? Although there are many competitors, Ricardo believes he has a chance. Or compete with the likes of Keely Gonzalez, Emre, Solari, Van der Meade for a left forward position? It's not difficult.
If you go to AC Milan, there are Ukrainian nuclear warheads in the forward position, Inzaghi, the king of opportunism, and Crespo in good shape. It is more difficult. And if competing for the midfield position, AC Milan uses a 442 diamond-shaped midfielder. Although the front waist of Rui Costa and Kaka are not necessarily competitors of Ricardo, Ricardo does not want to His friend Kaka was pressed on the bench.
So Ricardo is more inclined to Inter Milan.
Ancelotti spoke a few more words while hot.
Ricardo is grateful for Ancelotti's long journey to persuade him to join. At least Inter Milan did not make such a move.
However, Inter Milan also has its own difficulties. Last season, the four majors were all empty. The old chairman Moratti announced his resignation midway through last season and Faccetti took office; now he is busy choosing a new coach. Mood.
"Carlo, I can't give you an accurate answer right now. I have to discuss with my agent and think carefully to determine my future, but what I can tell you is that AC Milan's invitation must be carefully considered."
"Okay Ancelotti smiled bitterly. He thought he could get an affirmative answer. I didn't expect Ricardo to agree to it easily. I wish you a good performance in the America's Cup and win the cup. "
"Thank you, and I wish you all the best."
After finishing the conversation, Ricardo returned to the hotel quickly without letting the reporter capture his own figure.
In the evening of the 18th, the final match of the quarter-finals of the America's Cup of Peru began to compete, and Brazil faced Mexico.
In a previous match, Uruguay defeated Paraguay 3-1 and entered the semifinals of the America's Cup for three consecutive times. Against the unfavorable situation of 10 players, Uruguay forward Dario Silva dropped the two cities and defeated the opponent.
In this game, Uruguay showed its "South America's top three" style, reminding people of the South American team that once won the World Cup.
Argentina, who came out as the second in the group, defeated the host Peru 1-0 in a difficult situation with 10 players, and successfully entered the semi-finals.
Now the eyes of the world are on Brazil.